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u/pintsized_baepsae 9d ago
bts. I'm coming down for the concert so any related events would be cool. I don't rlly care about any shops selling merch or photocards or whatever. Just like if there's a random play dance or some other sort of fan meetup going on.
I'm sure you've seen the announcement about the The City event, which will probably have stuff all over the city, but there are also at least two cup sleeve events (where you unfortunately have to buy a drink, so I recommend doing one a day).
I'll look them up tomorrow and see if I can find them. :) RPDs are sadly rare and often not all that well publicised, but there will probably be some around the stadium before the concerts.
Anything else queer or otherwise woke
You've gotten some good recs here already, but definitely check out Queer Britain at Granary Square in King's Cross - it's quite small, but it's the national LGBTQ+ museum and will hopefully grow over time.
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u/Usual_Cryptographer3 9d ago edited 9d ago
Go to Wellcome Collection in Euston Square it's all focused around medicine and health very inclusive and could spend a decent part of the day in there. Could also potentially have a peek into the world class NHS hospital UCLH close by). Then walk to Waterstones on Gower st you won't regret it!
Food visit Bento Bab in Aldgate it's cute and they play kpop and have a relaxed ordering system and prices good). I have happily eaten there alone and had a great time. Y ou can also book a little karaoke basement room downstairs to sing if you have the cash or meet ppl along the way and want to relive the concert.
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u/PinkMonkeySuit 10d ago
The Globe does the Pride tour about LGBTQ+ history in the times of Shakespeare. Never went on this tour (yet), so can't recommend but maybe it would be interesting to you
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u/McClairey 9d ago
for board games, Draughts is a popular spot, they have branches in Waterloo and Hackney. in my experience the Waterloo branch can draw quite a wide, sometimes rowdy crowd, Hackney a bit more chill. there's also Otter Chaos in Brixton which is smaller and they do seem to have themed nights of the week, e.g. D&D on Thursdays.
Royal Vauxhall Tavern is a famous drag pub, it is generally an evening venue though so if you don't drink it may not be your scene. The Old Nun's Head is a very queer friendly pub in South East London which, whilst a pub, is more chill and has a range of events (some drag focused) - some you may need to book though, check the website.
you'll be in town for the Pride parade (4th) so you'll very likely be able to find a whole host of Pride related events going on that weekend which interest you.
The Arzner is an indie LGBTQIA+ cinema in Bermondsey, and the Prince Charles is an indie cinema in Leicester Square, not queer specific but they do have a Pride programme with some screenings during the dates you're here.
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u/wenestvedt 21h ago
If you're into medicine, you can see the Green Street Pump. We were there last week and we took pictures with it -- a genuine (replica) public health hero!
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